815 Coxheath Road Coxheath, NS B1L 1E1
Listing Courtesy of: NOVA SCOTIA - IDX / Listed By: Engel & Volkers

  815 Coxheath Road Coxheath, NS B1L 1E1

Active (22 Days)
$1,299,900 (CAD)
6
BED
7
BATH
7,300
SQFT

Description

Own a piece of Canadian music history with this expansive 5.7-acre waterfront estate, famously known as the former residence of legendary songstress Rita MacNeil. Built specifically for Rita between 1991 and 1992, the home has been preserved and features many of her original high-end touches. Located on the shores of Sydney River, this multi-unit property is far more than a home; it is a high-performance, turnkey hospitality property with a proven track record as a very successful short-term rental. The estate offers approximately 5,500 square feet of finished living space across three distinct units, providing unparalleled flexibility for an owner-occupier or investor. The main house is a 4-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom masterpiece featuring a massive chefs kitchen and a sun-drenched solarium, while the lower level, once Ritas personal recording studio, now serves as a premier entertainment hub with a games room and bar. Connected by a breezeway is the private "Ritas Suite," which contains two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a full kitchen, alongside a chic, open-concept upper-level bachelor unit equipped with its own full kitchen and bath. Lifestyle and amenities abound as you experience ultimate relaxation in the 1,500 square foot indoor saltwater pool complex, featuring soaring cedar ceilings and lake views. The grounds are a masterpiece of landscaping, ranging from "Ritas Garden" by the babbling brookwhere she composed much of her musicto the private dock on Sydney River for boating and swimming. The property is engineered for modern sustainability with a full solar array and heat pumps to minimize operational costs. A new septic will be installed in September 2026 alongside many other upgrades like painting and sealing the roof. With an established management team and cleaning staff willing to stay on board, this destination stands as the most unique and high-yielding waterfront offering in Cape Breton today.

MLS®:
202621993
Lot Size
5.7 acres
Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1991
Style
2 Storey
Views
No
County
Cape Breton Regional Municipality

Listed By

Lucy Dykhuis, Engel & Volkers
Source
NOVA SCOTIA - IDX
Last checked Sep 22 2026 at 9:51 PM GMT+0000
Bathroom Details
  • Full Bathrooms: 6
  • Half Bathroom: 1
Interior Features
  • Appliances : Dishwasher
  • Appliances : Refrigerator
  • Appliances : Dryer
  • Appliances : Water Softener
  • Appliances : Oven - Electric
  • Appliances : Cooktop - Electric
Subdivision
  • N/A
Lot Information
  • Cleared
  • Landscaped
  • Stream/Pond
  • Access: Lake
  • View: Lake
  • Blacketts Lake
Property Features
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
Heating and Cooling
  • Baseboard
  • Heat Pump -Ducted
Basement Information
  • Basement Hallway
Flooring
  • Hardwood
  • Tile
Exterior Features
  • Wood Siding
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Utility Information
  • Utilities: Electricity, High Speed Internet
  • Sewer: Septic, Drilled Well
  • Fuel: Electric
School Information
  • Elementary School: Coxheath Elementary School
Garage
  • Double
  • Attached
  • Wired
  • Attached Two Car Garage
  • Insulated and Wired. 25' X 25'
Parking
  • Spaces : 0
  • Gravel
  • Parking Spaces(s)
Stories
  • 2
Living Area
  • 7,300 sqft
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